NLIHC hosted a national HoUSed campaign call on March 11. Special guest Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) discussed NLIHC’s March 3 rally outside of the HUD headquarters and the urgent work that remains to protect HUD programs. New York Housing Conference’s Executive Director Rachel Fee and Senior Policy Analyst Shakti Robbins-Cubas shared resources to help advocates take action to defend housing and homelessness. Tennessee Renters United Community Organizer Kelly Sue Waller discussed how we can organize our base around HUD and DOGE. Lastly, NLIHC Policy Manager Kim Johnson shared an update on recent actions on federal housing policy. A recording of the call, as well as the presentation slides, are now available. The next national HoUSed campaign call will take place on April 8, from 4-5 pm ET. Register for the call here.
Defending HUD’s Vital Programs – Congresswoman Maxine Waters
- Learn more about DOGE’s plan to gut HUD staff, and add your organization to a national sign-on letter to protect HUD’s workforce.
- If you or your program have been impacted by staffing cuts, you can share your story with the National Housing Law Project!
Communities Taking Action to Defend Housing & Homelessness Resources – Rachel Fee & Shakti Robbins-Cubas, New York Housing Conference
- Access the NYHC’s resources on the impact of potential HUD staffing cuts.
Organizing our Base Around HUD/DOGE – Kelly Sue Waller, Tennessee Renters United
- Follow Tennessee Renters United’s work!
Policy Update – Kim Johnson, Policy Manager, NLIHC
- Use NLIHC’s Take Action page to contact your members quickly and easily!
- Tell your elected officials about the impact of HUD programs on you, your family, and your community
- Use NLIHC’s resource, “Oppose Dramatic Cuts to Affordable Housing Investments,” to advocate for FY25 funding.
Register for the next webinar here!